Hardship and emergency grants provide immediate financial relief during crises — job loss, medical emergencies, natural disasters, and other unexpected setbacks. Government programs, community foundations, and organizations like the Salvation Army and Modest Needs offer grants to help individuals and families stabilize during difficult times.
Women's Giving Circle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Yampa Valley Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: August 25, 2025 Summary The Women's Giving Circle Grant aims to provide…
Women's Philanthropy Fund Funder: Amarillo Area Foundation Geographic Scope: Texas Panhandle Overview: The Women's Philanthropy Fund awards grants to nonprofit organizations serving women and girls…
WomenRise Scholarship Program Overview: WomenRise is an annual scholarship program designed to empower single mothers by eliminating the financial barrier of childcare costs while they pursue college…
Womens Assistance- Women Helping Women Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Salina Community Foundation Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The Women Helping Women Fund, supported by the Greater…
Woodard Fix-It Fund Funder: The Lyme Foundation Inc (NH, US) Geographic Scope: Lyme, New Hampshire Purpose Provides emergency financial assistance for: - Home repairs - Auto repairs Eligible…
Worker Relief Fund Purpose: Provide financial assistance and emergency aid to families of worker-members who face tragedy or emergency situations while in the United States performing temporary labor…
Working Washington Small Business Grant Program Funder: Washington State Department of Commerce Overview: Emergency grant program to support very small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Initial $5…
WRCA Foundation Wildfire Relief Fund Funder: Working Ranch Cowboys Association Foundation Status: Active crisis assistance program (established 2017) Geographic Scope: United States, with focus on…
Wrightwood Sustainability Through Education Scholarship (WSES) Funder: One Town at a Time (CA, US) Geographic Scope: Wrightwood community Purpose: Provide assistance and support to individuals and…
WZ Giving Circle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Yampa Valley Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: August 07, 2025 Summary The WZ Giving Circle, supported by the Yampa Valley…
Year-End Critical Needs Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Last Updated: September 01, 2025 Summary The Year-End Critical Needs Grants, funded by the Northwest…
Year-Round General Hardship Grants for Food + Beverage Workers Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Restaurant Foundation Amount: US $250 - US $2,500 Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Summary The…
Yéego Action Grant Overview: This program offers grants for individual Native artists and culture bearers who are in need of quick financial assistance for an artistic opportunity, emergency…
Yéigo Action Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: First Peoples Fund Amount: US $100 - US $2,500 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Yéigo Action Grant, provided by the First Peoples Fund, offers…
YMCA Financial Stability Fund Geographic Scope: Suncoast YMCA employees only Eligibility Requirements: - Minimum 12 months of consecutive service working an average of at least one shift per pay…
YMCA of Greater Cleveland Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: YMCA of Greater Cleveland Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The YMCA of Greater Cleveland Scholarship Program offers…
YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties Last Updated: October 05, 2025 Summary The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties offers…
YMCA of San Diego County Financial Aid Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ymca Of San Diego County Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The YMCA of San Diego County offers a Financial Aid…
Young Artists Relief Fund Funder: American Friends of the Paris Opera & Ballet (AFPOB) Status: Emergency relief campaign launched in response to COVID-19 pandemic (September 2020). Campaign appears…
Youngstown Foundation: Emergency Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Youngstown Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: February 24, 2026 Summary Overview About Us Established in 1918, The…